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Scarlett Johansson Shocked by ChatGPT Imitation Controversy

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Scarlett Johansson expresses shock and anger over the imitation of her voice by ChatGPT, demanding answers from OpenAI. Find out more about the controversy here!

Scarlett Johansson found herself at the center of controversy when OpenAI launched a chatbot with a voice eerily similar to hers, leaving the star shocked and angered. The actress expressed disbelief at the striking resemblance and questioned the process behind choosing her voice for the AI assistant. OpenAI faced backlash and decided to pause the voice, denying that it was a deliberate imitation of Scarlett Johansson's voice. Despite the company's claims, Scarlett Johansson remained firm in her stance, demanding transparency and clarification regarding the unauthorized use of her voice.

The ChatGPT controversy escalated when Scarlett Johansson's lawyers reportedly contacted Sam Altman, expressing concern over the unauthorized duplication of her voice. Altman, in response, denied any intentional cloning of the actress's voice for the AI assistant. The issue raised questions about data privacy and the ethical implications of using celebrity voices without explicit consent. Scarlett Johansson's firm stance against the unauthorized use of her voice set a precedent for digital rights and the protection of celebrity identities in the digital age.

In a surprising turn of events, OpenAI faced further scrutiny as it emerged that Scarlett Johansson had been approached multiple times to provide her voice for ChatGPT but had declined the offer. This revelation added a new layer to the controversy, raising questions about OpenAI's handling of voice permissions and the ethical considerations surrounding AI voices. The incident sparked discussions about the boundaries of technology and the need for clear guidelines on voice usage in AI applications.

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ChatGPT: Scarlett Johansson left 'angered' by chatbot imitation (BBC News)

The star says she is "shocked" after OpenAI launched a chatbot with a voice "eerily similar" to hers.

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Scarlett Johansson 'shocked' over OpenAi's 'eerily similar' ChatGPT ... (City A.M.)

Scarlett Johansson has hit out after OpenAI announced it was pausing the voice to address "questions about how we chose" them.

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'I was shocked, angered and in disbelief': Scarlett Johansson ... (Business Today)

OpenAI maintains that "Sky's" voice is not an imitation of Johansson's and was performed by a different actress.

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OpenAI pauses ChatGPT voice that resembles Scarlett Johansson (Euronews)

OpenAI paused one of its ChatGPT voices after questions were raised about how it was created, with actress Scarlett Johansson saying it sounded "eerily ...

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OpenAI Yanks AI Voice That Sounds Like Scarlett Johansson Amid ... (Daily Beast)

The company denied that the ChatGPT assistant dubbed “Sky” had been modeled to sound like the actress, who said she was left “shocked, angered and in ...

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OpenAI to 'pause' voice linked to Scarlett Johansson (eNCA)

LOS ANGELES - Movie star Scarlett Johansson said Monday she was "shocked" by an OpenAI synthetic voice that sounds like her, which was released after she ...

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ChatGPT drops Scarlett Johansson-like voice feature after actor ... (ITV News)

Actor Scarlett Johansson said she is "shocked" and "angered" at how "eerily similar" one of the voices on ChatGPT sounded like her own. | ITV National News.

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Sam Altman denies ChatGPT cloned Scarlett Johansson's voice ... (Daily Mail)

His remarks came after Johansson issued her own statement in which she said that her lawyers have written letters to Altman and ChatGPT over the voice.

Scarlett Johansson demands answers about the voice for ChatGPT's ... (Iowa Public Radio)

Scarlett Johansson says she was approached multiple times by OpenAI to be the voice of ChatGPT, and that she declined. Then the company released a voice ...

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ChatGPT Suspends Scarlett Johansson-Like Voice Amid Actor's ... (Business MattersBusiness Matters)

OpenAI suspends the Scarlett Johansson-like voice 'Sky' from ChatGPT after the actor objects. Johansson claims the voice was used without her consent and ...

Scarlett Johansson demands answers about the voice for ChatGPT's ... (WUNC)

Scarlett Johansson says she was approached multiple times by OpenAI to be the voice of ChatGPT, and that she declined. Then the company released a voice ...

Scarlett Johansson demands answers about the voice for ChatGPT's ... (Connecticut Public Radio)

Scarlett Johansson says she was approached multiple times by OpenAI to be the voice of ChatGPT, and that she declined. Then the company released a voice ...

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Scarlett Johansson 'shocked and angered' after OpenAI allegedly ... (Sky News)

The tech company has denied intentionally copying the actress's voice, despite the CEO appearing to suggest they had in a social media post.

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Scarlett Johansson Hits Out Over ChatGPT Voice System That ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

"In a time when we are all grappling with deepfakes and the protection of our own likeness [...] I believe these are questions that deserve absolute clarity ...

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Scarlett Johansson says a ChatGPT voice is 'eerily similar' to hers (WIFR)

In a statement sent to ...

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Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI's Trust Issues (The New York Times)

The actress, who criticized the use of a soundalike voice for ChatGPT, is the latest to raise concerns about the artificial intelligence start-up's ...

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Scarlett Johansson was "shocked, angered" by OpenAI's ChatGPT ... (CBS News)

ChatGPT disables AI voice after users say it sounds similar to Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson.

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Scarlett Johansson Hits Out Over ChatGPT Voice System That ... (HuffPost UK)

"In a time when we are all grappling with deepfakes and the protection of our own likeness [...] I believe these are questions that deserve absolute clarity ...

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ChatGPT halts 'Scarlett Johansson-sounding' AI voice: Tech ... (Yahoo News UK)

OpenAI announced a “pause” in using one of its vocal avatars after it drew comparisons with the Hollywood actress's speaking style - and she brought lawyers in.

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Scarlett Johansson ChatGPT voicebot expert comment - University ... (CentAUR)

Dr Dominic Lees, a deepfake expert at the University of Reading's department of film, theatre and television, comments after OpenAI suspended the use of a ...

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Scarlett Johansson Says OpenAI Ripped Off Her Voice Without ... (Vanity Fair)

The actor behind the Siri-esque intelligence in 2013's 'Her' said she was “shocked” that a new chatbot's voice sounded “eerily similar to mine,” despite her ...

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Exactly how stupid was what OpenAI did to Scarlett Johansson? (The Washington Post)

We ranked it in our list of the seven most boneheaded self-owns by technology companies.

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Scarlett Johansson lawyers up over ChatGPT voice that 'shocked ... (WLS-TV)

NEW YORK -- Actor Scarlett Johansson said in a statement shared with CNN on Monday that she was "shocked, angered and in disbelief" that OpenAI CEO Sam ...

Scarlett Johansson demands answers about the voice for ChatGPT's ... (WYSO)

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Scarlett Johansson, the star of many films, says, the maker of ChatGPT copied her voice. And she's angry.

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Scarlett Johansson hits out at 'eerily similar' OpenAI chatbot voice (Financial Times)

Scarlett Johansson hit out at OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman after the artificial intelligence start-up programmed its chatbot with an “eerily similar” ...

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Sam Altman Apologizes To Scarlett Johansson Over OpenAI ... (Forbes)

ChatGPT's latest AI model, GPT-4o, featured a selectable voice that sounded similar to Johansson's.

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Scarlett Johansson Isn't Alone. The Intercept Is Getting Ripped Off by ... (The Intercept - First Look Media)

The Intercept's lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft shows how digital outlets are uniquely vulnerable.

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Scarlett Johansson's AI Legal Threat Sets Stage for Actors' Battle ... (Hollywood Reporter)

SAG-AFTRA has used the incident as a rallying cry for lawmakers to pass federal rights that would bar AI companies from misappropriating members' ...

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Tracing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Love for Scarlett Johansson's AI ... (Vanity Fair)

Last year, Altman explained how Johansson's 2013 AI romance influenced ChatGPT's personal-assistant function. Now the actor claims Altman has gone too far.

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Scarlett Johansson says a ChatGPT voice is 'eerily similar' to hers (KKCO-TV)

OpenAI says it plans to ...

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